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@dlealy

I can relate fully with you. Last year, at age 64, my wife scheduled my first visit, with a heart doctor. Although, I had never thought of having heart problems. I have gone to the gym religiously for over 30 years. The CT scan revealed that I also have an ascending aneurysm, the same size as yours. My initial heart doctor instructed me to not lift anything over 10 pounds! I was terrified, & thought I was at death’s door. After a couple of visits, I decided to get a second opinion. My current heart doctor advised me to continue going to the gym with no weight restrictions, other than not to be lifting anything excessive. I have lifted weights, on average, three times a week, for the past year. I just completed my annual CT scan, and I’m happy to say that my aneurysm is still at a 4.1. I hope that you can too, can get over the initial stress of having an aneurysm, and have a great life. 😊

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Thank you so much for your reply! I have a second opinion cardiology appointment scheduled in a few weeks. I’m hoping to get some concrete answers, but your knowledge of no restrictions and the fact that over a year it hasn’t grown as most reassuring! I really appreciate you taking the time to get back with me. Hoping for your continued good health